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ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM publishes new tools to support psychological health, safety of miners, metalworkers
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its ‘Tools for Psychological Health and Safety’ guide to support mining and metals companies to embed strong psychological health and safety... 


Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
Not an afterthought – integrating healthcare technology at the very beginning
16th July 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Today’s modern healthcare facilities have, respectfully, moved beyond bricks, mortar and medical equipment to now include... 


Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
Cape Town gears up for the debut of four premier industry expos
16th July 2025

Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the... 


Uitkomst Colliery
MC Mining starts implementing turnaround plan at Uitkomst
15th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal miner MC Mining has started implementation of a revised business plan at its Uitkomst Colliery, in KwaZulu-Natal. The revised plan involves significant operational changes to position the... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station in the Western Cape
Eskom insists delayed return of Koeberg Unit 1 won’t increase loadshedding risk
15th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1 from another extended maintenance outage, but insists that the risk of loadshedding this winter has not increased as a result. The unit... 


Simon Trott will succeed Jakob Stausholm as CEO in August
Rio Tinto names iron-ore head Simon Trott as next CEO
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its next CEO, selecting the current head of its iron-ore division to succeed Jakob Stausholm effective August 25. Trott, a 25-year veteran of the company,... 


B2Gold sees $1.7bn NPV at medium-scale Colombia project
B2Gold sees $1.7bn NPV at medium-scale Colombia project
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

International gold producer B2Gold on Monday released a feasibility study for its Gramalote gold project in Colombia, projecting an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.72-billion and an... 


Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
14th July 2025

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric... 


An image of the Moab Khotsong mine
Sibanye-Stillwater, Harmony maintain inclusion in FTSE4Good Index Series
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater has announced its continued inclusion, since 2016, as a constituent in the FTSE4Good Index Series, while gold miner Harmony Gold... 


An image of the bolts and fasteners on offer from B.E.D. and Bolt Torque
Suppliers partner to bolster growth, access
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment, fastener and solutions supplier Bolt Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and Cape Town-based bolting and tightening solutions provider Bolt Torque are partnering to improve... 


Mine workers on site
Major prioritises tailings management, climate change adaptation
11th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa-headquartered gold major Gold Fields is rolling out a new approach to tailings management across its African gold operations, combining climate resilience, technical innovation and... 


Prisma Training Solutions metallurgy training manager Carol Brandt.
Operational-readiness training launched at Angola diamond mine
11th July 2025

With its commitment to overcoming obstacles faced when working in remote locations, such as those found in Angola, specialist mining training provider Prisma Training Solutions is offering its... 


An image of the RS PRO Hex nut
Fastener innovations aid efficiency, reliability
11th July 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 


An image of the Nord-Lock washer
Genuine, branded bolt products ensure optimal performance
11th July 2025

As an authorised distributor of a range of quality branded engineering consumables, industrial products supplier BMG is concerned about the proliferation of counterfeit merchandise and the dangers... 


Critical components can make or break operational performance in mines, where downtime directly translates into lost revenue
High-performance couplings drive mining reliability
11th July 2025

Across Africa’s mining sector, operations face growing pressure to deliver more output, uptime and efficiency without compromising safety or sustainability. This pressure is especially acute in... 


Rights body outlines legislative path to combat water infrastructure attacks
11th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available to the State to tackle the... 


Image of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is undergoing a rescoping process to optimise capital deployment and production schedules. 


Aerial view of the Karlawinda project
Karlawinda gold project expansion, Australia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The process plant design scope has advanced to about 60% completion and procurement works of critical path items are continuing.  


Drill core from the Springpole project
Springpole gold project, Canada – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the project. 


ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM reports third consecutive year of increased fatalities among member companies
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A total of 42 people employed by mining and metals advocacy group ICMM company members lost their lives at work in 2024. This compares with 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.  “No one should have to risk... 


Unearthing Africa's mining potential: the case for South African training companies as local partners
Unearthing Africa's mining potential: the case for South African training companies as local partners
10th July 2025

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director at PRISMA Training  The current geopolitical landscape, marked by increasing unpredictability in US foreign policy and shifting global trade dynamics in 2025,... 


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An AMV24 1 250 A panel with circuit-breaker undergoing capacitive switching test duties (class C2)
MV Switchgear completes the design and type testing of AMV24
10th July 2025

Manufacturer ACTOM MV Switchgear has completed the final phase in the design and development of its AMV product range, which was successfully type-tested in 2022 to a rating of 17.5 kV, in under a... 


Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa advances sustainable mineral processing in Africa
Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa advances sustainable mineral processing in Africa
9th July 2025

Commercial mineral processing specialists Maelgwyn Mineral Services Africa (MMSA) is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable and innovative mineral processing solutions, helping to... 


Skills gaps threaten sustainable growth and progress in Namibia’s mining sector
Skills gaps threaten sustainable growth and progress in Namibia’s mining sector
9th July 2025

By: Julien Karambua - Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Namibia is poised to become a key supplier in the global energy transition with discoveries of critical minerals like lithium,... 


Hong-Eng Koh, Huawei’s Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist
Huawei showcases digital solutions to transform the public sector
9th July 2025

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during... 


Thousands gather for opening of IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa 2025 in Midrand
9th July 2025

International and cross-sectoral collaboration will be key to addressing South Africa’s water and infrastructure challenges, according to speakers at the official opening of the fifth edition of... 


Ivanhoe founder and co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe reports 11% y/y increase in copper production at Kamoa-Kukula
8th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported that Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators at its Kamoa-Kakula complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore,... 


Barrick president and CE Mark Bristow
Twiga partnership continues to deliver growth, shared value – Barrick
7th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation and the government of Tanzania continues to redefine the role of mining in national development,... 


First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole development
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term relationship agreement (LTRA) covering the Springpole gold project, in north-western Ontario. The agreement sets out a... 


Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
Hot topics at IFAT Africa, analytica Lab Africa 2025
7th July 2025

Burning issues such as climate-smart infrastructure, sustainability in waste and water management, the circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility will come under discussion at the... 


Empowering the future of African mining
Empowering the future of African mining
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As  Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of ‘Future-Proofing African... 


ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
ABB innovation for energy efficiency and sustainability at Enlit 2025
4th July 2025

(Virtual Showroom) The application of sensor technology to reduce the operational and standby power losses of traditional current and voltage transformers means that, over the lifetime of a typical... 


Proline 10 The new flowmeter line
4th July 2025

Uncompromisingly simple – user-friendly and intuitive over the entire device life cycle In many cases, industrial process plants include hundreds or even thousands of measuring devices.... 


Peter Malebye, Managing Executive at Vodacom Business
Vodacom Business and Sasol partner to deliver MPN Solution
4th July 2025

Vodacom Business has deployed a Mobile Private Network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging advanced... 


An image of the Karlawinda project
Capricorn’s KGP project delivers at upper end of guidance
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Capricorn Metals’ Karlawinda gold project (KGP), in Western Australia, produced 32 216 oz of gold in the quarter ended June 30, taking gold production to 117 076 oz for the full... 


Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain marks major steps towards production
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Canadian publicly listed mining company Blue Lagoon Resources says it has made significant progress at its Dome Mountain gold project, in British Columbia, as it prepares to enter production in a... 


NEXT LEVEL Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions bring real-time visibility and insights into pump health, operating efficiency and performance monitoring
Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


The above image depicts O2Africa's Pressure Swing Adsorption system
On-site gas generation provides direct control
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

As global logistics and energy markets become more volatile, oxygen equipment supplier O2Africa offers locally manufactured, on-site gas generation systems that enable steel manufacturers to have... 


The above image depicts Seifsa human capital and skills development executive Zizile Lushaba-Nyawo
Association futureproofs artisanal careers
4th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

In direct response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for future-proofed skills and increased artisan production through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, the Steel... 


The above image depicts one of the Kabelschlepp cable carriers
Heavy-duty cable carrier systems boost reliability
4th July 2025

Industrial equipment supplier BMG now supplies and supports the full range of Tsubaki chain, power transmission and motion controls, including the Kabelschlepp cable carriers, which have been... 


An aerial image of the KITE exhibition
Exhibition brings innovative tech, insight to KZN
4th July 2025

Biennial trade show KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), taking place between July 22 and 24 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, in KwaZulu-Natal, brings together industry... 


A generic image of multistage pumps
Pump manufacturer highlights innovation for cost savings in mine dewatering applications
4th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Innovative pump technology is crucial for the continued sustainability of mines all over the world because water conditions are often abrasive, corrosive or both, explains pump original equipment... 


The above image depicts an array of steel pipes
Mill modernisation completed
4th July 2025

Industrial plant construction specialist SMS Group has successfully completed an automation system upgrade for the 5-m heavy plate mill at steel manufacturer Jingye Steel in Yingkou, Liaoning... 


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